IHHN Launches Associate Degree in Blood Transfusion in collaboration with NUMS

Karachi, Pakistan

March 28, 2021

The Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), in affiliation with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), has launched a two-year Associate Degree in Blood Transfusion Medicine (AD-BTM) in Pakistan. The degree will be taught at four campuses in Karachi, Jamshoro, Multan, and Bahawalpur.

With this program, IHHN and NUMS bring home a quality program that matches international standards through a technology-enhanced, inclusive, and stimulating curriculum. This will promote holistic blood transfusion services and lay down a strong foundation that ensures a bright future for Pakistani students dreaming of making their future in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine.

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Chief Executive Officer, IHHN, pronounced AD-BTM as a small yet need-oriented, well-thought step towards producing Blood Bank Technologists and Researchers driven by the duty of care and being globally competitive.

IHHN and NUMS are ready to produce well-equipped AD-BTM graduates prepared to enter the healthcare system that continuously requires skilled patient care and blood bank technologists and researchers.